The Effects of Incarceration on a Marriage

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Even though there are studies on how being married with your spouse being incarcerated, more people are deciding to get married to their loved ones during their confinement. Research shows that the stigma of such unions include but are not limited to: divorce, financial hardships, judgment from society, as well as from family and friends, and also loneliness. These are only a few reasons why loving a person during their time of restraint is frowned upon by many in the field of marital counseling. These are those that feel that persons in these situations bring this discernment on themselves. The effects of incarceration on a person can be forced upon them by the reality of society.

Studies have shown, as a result of internment, the divorce rate among couples where one spouse is in servitude for one year or more is 80% for men and close to 100% for women (Lyman,R. 2005) "Marriage Programs Try to Instill Bliss and Stability Behind Bars". To try and combat this problem, some Prisons have implemented programs focused on relationship enhancement, communication skills, dealing with co...

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